Kia Spectra vs Toyota Corolla
Overview | |
Years produced2000-2009 | Years produced1968-Present |
MSRP$13,550 | MSRP$22,325 |
Listings3 | Listings464 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryArmed with a deserved reputation for reliability, equipped with modern infotainment and safety technologies, and engineered to be surreptitiously enjoyable to drive, there is a 2025 Corolla for almost anyone. You can choose between a sedan or a hatchback, a gas or a hybrid powertrain, and front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). The performance-tuned GR Corolla is a legitimate hot hatch, while the Corolla Cross, a small crossover SUV, adds extra utility, but this review focuses on the Corolla sedan. Verdict: The Toyota Corolla rightfully has a reputation for being boring. However, the current 12th-generation model is also more stylish, technologically advanced, and rewarding to drive than previous Corollas. The new-for-2025 Corolla FX sedan demonstrates that with exclusive design details and sport-tuned steering and suspension. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 138 hp I4 | Engine |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower138 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City24 | MPG City |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 138 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 169 hp I4 |
Torque136 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower138 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.2 cu ft | Cargo Space13.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight2701 lbs | Curb Weight2955 lbs |
Height57.9 in | Height56.5 in |
Length177.2 in | Length182.3 in |
Width68.3 in | Width70.1 in |
Wheelbase102.8 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload860 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2000-2009 | 1968-Present |
MSRP | $13,550 | $22,325 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | Armed with a deserved reputation for reliability, equipped with modern infotainment and safety technologies, and engineered to be surreptitiously enjoyable to drive, there is a 2025 Corolla for almost anyone. You can choose between a sedan or a hatchback, a gas or a hybrid powertrain, and front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). The performance-tuned GR Corolla is a legitimate hot hatch, while the Corolla Cross, a small crossover SUV, adds extra utility, but this review focuses on the Corolla sedan. Verdict: The Toyota Corolla rightfully has a reputation for being boring. However, the current 12th-generation model is also more stylish, technologically advanced, and rewarding to drive than previous Corollas. The new-for-2025 Corolla FX sedan demonstrates that with exclusive design details and sport-tuned steering and suspension. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 138 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 138 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
MPG City | 24 | |
MPG Highway | 32 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 138 hp I4 | 2.0L 169 hp I4 |
Torque | 136 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 138 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | |
MPG Highway | 32 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.2 cu ft | 13.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2701 lbs | 2955 lbs |
Height | 57.9 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 177.2 in | 182.3 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 70.1 in |
Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 860 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
2009 Kia Spectra for Sale
2025 Toyota Corolla for Sale
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